Deputy Chief Secretary Celebrates National Day with Dining and Shopping in Wan Chai

2024-10-01 14:30 Last Updated At：15:38

DCS supports National Day dining and shopping special offers

The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, enjoyed National Day dining and shopping offers in Wan Chai today (October 1) after attending the flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the National Day reception. He first shopped at an outdoor market, sampled Hong Kong-style food and then bought takeaway at an indoor cooked food centre to celebrate this joyous occasion of the National Day with members of the public.

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DCS supports National Day dining and shopping special offers

DCS supports National Day dining and shopping special offers Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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DCS supports National Day dining and shopping special offers

DCS supports National Day dining and shopping special offers Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Mr Cheuk first visited the Cross Street Outdoor Market in Wan Chai, where he bought native foods, clothing and snacks. He then went to a tea house and ordered dishes such as shrimp toasts, hot dogs and icy herbal jelly with ice cream, all enjoyed with an all-day discount of 25 per cent off the bill. He also went to Wan Chai Bowrington Road Cooked Food Centre to buy roasted meat and curry lamb brisket at a discount of 25 per cent.

Talking with market retailers and customers, he was pleased to see that members of the public were supportive of the rich array of special offers and activities rolled out by different sectors of the community in response to the co-ordination of the Government. The offers and activities covered areas such as public transport, culture, arts and leisure, dining and consumption, as well as reward activities, all towards sharing the joy of National Day with the public.

Mr Cheuk called upon members of the public to enjoy the wide variety of special offers and participate in different celebration activities to personally embrace the joy and excitement of the National Day.

Hospital Authority Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China with Flag-Raising Ceremony

2024-10-01 13:15 Last Updated At：13:28

Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Hospital Authority (HA) held a flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China today (October 1).

The ceremony was held at the Hospital Authority Building at 10.30am. The national flag was hoisted along with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag to a rendition of the national anthem. Participants expressed their wishes for the prosperity, stability and peace of the motherland.

About 170 guests attended the ceremony, including the Director-General, the Coordination Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zhu Wen; the Permanent Secretary for Health, Mr Thomas Chan; the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam; the Chairman of the HA, Mr Henry Fan; the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko; members of the HA Board and Hospital Governing Committees, as well as senior executives of HA Head Office, clusters and hospitals.

Mr Fan said, "This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. We are profoundly proud of the remarkable development and world-renowned achievements of the motherland throughout the years. With the unique strengths under 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong has maintained its prosperity, stability and development. As the major public healthcare service provider in Hong Kong, the HA will continue to fully support the HKSAR Government's administration and is committed to safeguarding the health of the community. The HA will also continue to enhance co-operation and exchanges with relevant professional institutions in different cities on the Mainland to deepen collaboration in the healthcare and medical field, and to jointly promote the development of medical services."

Deputy Chief Secretary Celebrates National Day with Dining and Shopping in Wan Chai

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